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Kevin Godbold

I’m an investment writer and investor focusing on the London stock market. I run my own pension fund and ISA accounts after a career in management and engineering, which included building up a business from scratch and selling it a few years later.

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Why I’d shun this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock that ticks a lot of investors’ boxes

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At first glance, this popular FTSE 100 stock looks attractive with a high dividend yield and escalating profits. Here's why…

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3 UK shares I’d buy right now in my ISA

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There's been a decent bull run for many UK shares since last spring. But I'm keen to buy and hold…

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FTSE 100 dividends: should I buy this big-cap stock yielding more than 5%?

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This is how this big-yielding FTSE 100 company measures up against my criteria for income investing, and what I'm doing…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £7,000 right now in UK shares

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With £7,000 to invest in UK shares, I'd be more adventurous than I was near the beginning of the century.…

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I think these are some of the best FTSE shares for the 2021 stock market rally

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The success of Britain's vaccine rollout programme makes the UK look like a good place to invest right now. I'd…

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Should I buy Lloyds Banking Group shares now?

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City analysts expect earnings and dividends to bounce back by three-figure percentages this year. This is what I'm doing about…

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FTSE 100 shares to buy: AstraZeneca has rediscovered its growth mojo

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Here's why I like the look of AstraZeneca shares today and I think the investment risks are balanced by the…

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Should I invest in Cineworld shares now?

| Kevin Godbold

Can Cineworld shares deliver a decent investment return for shareholders buying today as the business recovers from the pandemic?

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FTSE 100 shares to buy: why this one is near the top of my pick-list

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This FTSE 100 company traded well in 2020 and is poised for growth in 2021 and beyond. Here's my assessment…

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Should I invest in Rolls-Royce shares now?

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Can Rolls-Royce shares still deliver a decent investment return for shareholders buying today as the business recovers from the pandemic?

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Why I’m picking UK growth stocks like this one

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Reinstatement of shareholder dividends and a generous earnings forecast makes me keen on this UK growth stock I've been watching…

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Despite the stock market rally, I’d buy UK dividend shares today

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One timeless investment strategy involves focusing on dividend income instead of pursuing capital gains from share price movements. Here’s how…

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5 of the best shares I’d buy now for a 2021 bull market

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I think it’s a good time for me to fill a Stocks and Shares ISA with stocks backed by high-quality…

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3 shares to buy for 2021

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Here's why I’m considering these three shares for my portfolio right now, one following the cyclical housebuilding theme and two…

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1 trust to buy now as investors rotate into recovery stocks

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Is the post-Covid-19 reopening theme causing too many investors to bet on recovery stocks? I'd consider this investment trust instead.

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As Vodafone returns to underlying growth, is the 6% dividend yield safer?

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Here’s why I think the asset strategy and better earnings improved the outlook for Vodafone’s ongoing shareholder dividend payments a…

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5 FTSE 100 shares with yields of 5% or more I’m considering now

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Sometimes, big Footsie companies appear to be more stable with well-established businesses. So, should I buy shares in the following…

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Is this thriving company one of the best retail shares for 2021?

| Kevin Godbold

Accelerating digital sales support the delivery of profits ahead of expectations for this thriving brand owner and retailer, and the…

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Is a 2021 stock market correction about to hit us?

| Kevin Godbold

Although stock market corrections tend to matter little to investors focused on the long term, they can offer decent opportunities…

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The prospect of a 7% dividend yield makes me keen on this company’s shares

| Kevin Godbold

Decent growth prospects, a strong balance sheet and a fat dividend yield attract me to this stock as the business…

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Does the Saga share price make the company a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

City analysts have pencilled in a three-figure-percentage rebound in earnings for the next trading year to January 2022. But should…

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Should I buy these 5 FTSE 100 stocks with yields above 5%?

| Kevin Godbold

One decent investment strategy involves buying shares to harvest their dividend yields, but the sustainability of dividend payments is key…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares within an ISA to retire comfortably

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We’ve all heard of the ‘miracle’ of compounded gains. And here's how I'd invest £500 a month in a Stock…

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7 UK shares I’m considering for my portfolio as vaccines roll out

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The prospect of a pronounced economic recovery makes sense of the strength we’ve been seeing in many UK share prices…

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Why I’d buy and hold this growth share to collect the 5% dividend yield

| Kevin Godbold

This growth share has a decent multi-year financial record and scores well against quality, value and momentum indicators. It also…

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3 cheap UK stocks I’d buy for recovery and growth potential

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I’m considering these three cheap UK stocks to play the market rally in shares and economic recovery in 2021 and…

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Is this 5% yielding dividend stock a no-brainer?

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This stock has risen a long way from its lows in 2016. But with a yield above 5%, is it…

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Why this is one of my top shares for reliable passive income in 2021 and beyond

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Decent cash flow usually goes hand in hand with steady shareholder dividends and that’s exactly what this stock delivers.

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How I’d start earning passive income with these stocks right now

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Why I’d consider this property stock right now alongside other big-dividend-payers to build a passive income from shares.

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10 cheap UK shares I’d buy in 2021 and hold until 2030

| Kevin Godbold

The solid cash-producing businesses behind these stocks pay generous dividend yields that may make them cheap UK shares.

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Here’s how I’d invest like a millionaire to achieve financial freedom

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A million is within the grasp of many people and I’d invest like a millionaire to become one. Here’s how…

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5 UK shares I’d buy now to play the recovery as coronavirus vaccines roll out

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I’d aim to buy and hold UK shares in companies like these as economies improve in the coming months and…

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7 of the best FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon FTSE 100 shares such as these seven offer a great opportunity to invest for recovery and growth in…

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Up more than 30% in two months. Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock as it recovers?

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 250 company has a strong cash balance, decent cash flow and signs of improvements in revenue. The shares…

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5 of the best shares I’d buy now for the stock market rally in 2021

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Why I reckon it’s a good time for me to open a Stocks and Shares ISA and fill it with…

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Forget cash, Bitcoin, and gold! Why I’d buy shares for this 2021 stock market rally

| Kevin Godbold

Why I reckon shares are second to none as protection against the ravages of inflation, and the 2021 stock market…

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Is today’s weakness in the Games Workshop share price a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

With its rock-solid trading niche and further potential for expansion in the US and elsewhere, I think the Games Workshop…

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My top 7 FTSE dividend stocks for building a growing passive income

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I’d choose shares with strong, high-quality underlying businesses capable of raising their dividends a bit each year to build a…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £7,000 in UK shares right now

| Kevin Godbold

These twin share-price drivers will likely move the stock market much higher before the economic sun shines again, so I’d…

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7 of the best UK shares I’d hold for at least 7 years

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Over extended periods, underlying business progress can drive the returns from my holdings and I’d go for these seven stocks…

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